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Director at Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) receives 1,602 deferred RSUs

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Duke Energy director Idalene Fay Kesner received a grant of 1,602 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals on Common Stock at a reference price of $124.87 per unit. After this award, she holds 12,938 units directly. Each unit converts into one share of Common Stock and is generally payable upon her termination of service, with no stated expiration date.

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Insider Kesner Idalene Fay
Role null
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals 1,602 $124.87 $200K
Holdings After Transaction: Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals — 12,938 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Converts to Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Generally payable upon reporting person's termination of service. Expiration date not applicable.
RSU deferrals granted 1,602 units Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals granted on 2026-05-07
Reference price per unit $124.87 per unit Reported transaction price for RSU deferrals
Holdings after transaction 12,938 units Total Director Savings Plan RSU deferrals held directly after grant
Conversion ratio 1-for-1 Each unit converts into one share of Common Stock
Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals financial
"security_title: "Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals""
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Converts to Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis financial
"Footnote: "Converts to Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis.""
Generally payable upon reporting person's termination of service financial
"Footnote: "Generally payable upon reporting person's termination of service.""
Expiration date not applicable financial
"Footnote: "Expiration date not applicable.""
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Kesner Idalene Fay

(Last)(First)(Middle)
525 S. TRYON STREET

(Street)
CHARLOTTE NORTH CAROLINA 28202

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Duke Energy CORP [ DUK ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
Officer (give title below)Other (specify below)
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/07/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit Deferrals(1)05/07/2026A1,602 (2) (3)Common Stock1,602$124.8712,938D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Converts to Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
2. Generally payable upon reporting person's termination of service.
3. Expiration date not applicable.
Remarks:
David S. Maltz, attorney-in-fact for Idalene F. Kesner05/11/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Duke Energy (DUK) report for Idalene Fay Kesner?

Duke Energy reported that director Idalene Fay Kesner acquired 1,602 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals. These units are tied to Duke Energy Common Stock and represent a compensation-related grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many Duke Energy units does Idalene Fay Kesner hold after this Form 4?

Following the reported transaction, Idalene Fay Kesner holds 12,938 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals directly. This total reflects the addition of the 1,602 newly granted units disclosed in the Form 4 insider filing.

What is the reference price for the 1,602 restricted stock unit deferrals at Duke Energy (DUK)?

The 1,602 Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals were recorded at a reference price of $124.87 per unit. This price is used for reporting purposes and does not represent an open-market purchase transaction by the director.

How do Idalene Fay Kesner’s restricted stock unit deferrals convert into Duke Energy Common Stock?

Each Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferral converts to Duke Energy Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis. This means every unit corresponds to one share of Common Stock when the conversion and payment conditions are met.

When are Duke Energy director restricted stock unit deferrals generally payable?

The Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals are generally payable upon the reporting person’s termination of service. This timing aligns the payout with the director’s departure rather than immediate cash or stock settlement while serving on the board.

Does the reported Duke Energy restricted stock unit grant have an expiration date?

The filing notes that the expiration date for the Director Savings Plan Restricted Stock Unit deferrals is not applicable. Instead of expiring, these units are generally payable when the director’s service with Duke Energy ends, subject to the plan’s terms.